EDITION #25
ENTERTAINING EDISON
June 1, 2017
Mayor Thomas Lankey,
The Municipal Council &
EDISON RECREATION
EDISON RECREATION HAS GONE GREEN & IS “ENTERTAINING EDISON”
“Entertaining Edison” continues to give you all the information you need and you will be able to download applications from our Township
website – www.EdisonNJ.org. Thanks for helping us save the environment.
2017 SUMMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
Playgrounds will be open for Edison Township residents, age 5 to age 12,
from July 3rd to August 11th, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(weather permitting). A variety of activities will be held on the playgrounds
for the children; including Arts & Crafts, Games, Science, Trips and
Special Events at the following locations: Capestro, Edison Woods, Elder,
Ellmyer, Lindquist, Menlo Park, Stelton, Washington, and Yelencsics.
Due to the popularity of the Stelton and Elder Playgrounds, program
activities at these sites will be run according to age groups. The age
groups are: ages 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12; or possibly ages: 5-8 and 9-12.
This depends on the number of children registering at these playgrounds.
Very rarely will age groups mix together for activities. Therefore, if you
would like to keep siblings of different age groups together, please sign up
at any of the other six playgrounds
The Stelton Playground will be the only playground that can accommodate
children with disabilities. Please contact the Edison Recreation Office with
any A.D.A. concerns or questions.
There is a $40.00 non-refundable registration fee for each registered child.
Checks or money orders only will be accepted on the playground starting
July 3rd.
PRE-REGISTRATION WILL RUN FROM JUNE 1st – JUNE 23rd. Cash,
checks, money orders and credit cards will be accepted during preregistration only at the Recreation Office, 100 Municipal Boulevard.
Click on the headline to download an application.
TEENS OFFERED VARIETY OF CLASSES FOR SUMMER
A variety of classes from sculpting to basketball instruction will be offered
this summer to all Edison middle school and high school students with a
valid teen center ID. These summer classes will begin on June 26th and
run through August 18th.
For class schedule, information and downloadable applications, please
visit the Township website and click on this headline in Entertaining
Edison.
SUMMER RECREATION SPONSORED TRIPS
The following trips will be offered throughout the summer. Sign up
at any of our 9 playgrounds daily from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. All
trips are subject to change. Limited Tickets – First Come – First
Served. Applications are available beginning June 1st.
All
applications are due with the trip/transportation fee. All trips may
close before the application deadline date, which means that the
trip is full. Teens are eligible to go on these trips and a staff
member will chaperone them. From the website, click on individual
trips to download applications.
*Registered playground children only.
**This is a parent/child trip – all children must be
accompanied by an adult.
***This is an ADULT ONLY trip.
TRIP
PHILADELPHIA ZOO
FREEDOM FEST FAIR
PIRATE ADVENTURE*
iPLAY AMERICA
WILD WEST CITY
FIREBALL MOUNTAIN LASER TAG*
NY YANKEES**
DORNEY PARK
SAHARA SAM’S OASIS
DIGGERLAND
NY METS**
MONMOUTH PARK RACETRACK***
DATE
7/12
7/14
7/18 & 7/25
7/19
7/21
7/24 & 7/25
7/25
7/26
8/2
8/4
8/9
8/18
COST*
$36
$19
$24
$27
$34
$30
$47
$62
$42
$42
$53
TBA
SUMMER ADULT PROGRAMS
The Edison Recreation Department, through the Stelton & Minnie B. Veal Community Centers is pleased to offer adult classes. To participate in the adult
classes, all adults must be registered prior to attending the class. The classes are free to Senior Citizens who are registered with Edison Township and they
must present their Edison Township Senior Citizen Identification Card. Adult yearly membership includes: admission into the Chess Club, Chinese Dance,
Line Dance, Ping Pong, Open Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball, Tai/Chi and Billiards.
Classes other than Aerobics, Yoga and Zumba which are ongoing will begin the week of June 26, 2017 and run through the week of August 18, 2017.
COMMUNITY CENTERS TO CLOSE ON
SATURDAYS
The Stelton and Minnie B. Veal Community Centers
will close on Saturdays for the summer beginning on
July 1st and will reopen on September 9th. Both
centers will still be open Monday through Friday from
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
JUST SAYING…
Township Offices & Community Centers
will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017
for Independence Day.
SCOOP & SCORE SUCCESS – YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP
THURSDAY, JUNE 22ND ~ EDISON HIGH SCHOOL
10:00 AM-2:00 PM ~ AGES 6-18 ~ $25 PER CHILD
Come learn the drills and skills of football in a fun and energetic
environment. This camp will give you the opportunity to learn
fundamentals of the game and interact with some of your favorite NFL
players. All aspects of football will be covered including the importance
of fair play, teamwork and good sportsmanship. Participants will learn
how to achieve success on and off the field. Please go to the online
newsletter and click on this headline for all details and the downloadable
application.
ALL INFORMATION & APPLICATIONS THAT ARE GIVEN TO US ON TIME CAN BE VIEWED & DOWNLOADED BY GOING TO:
www.EdisonNJ.org
GO TO COMMUNITY BOARD AND THEN CLICK ON “ENTERTAINING EDISON” THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO ALL INDIVIDUAL TOPIC LINKS. YOU CAN ALSO CALL
THE RECREATION OFFICE AT 732-248-7309. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK @ EDISON TOWNSHIP RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
NEW PROGRAMS
PUBLIC SPEAKING was such a big hit with our Kids Fun Clubs program and our teens, we will be offering a summer program for
elementary and middle/high school students this summer.
LANGUAGE BUILDING will be offered for toddlers and their parents.
For class schedule, information and downloadable applications, please visit the Township website and click on this headline in Entertaining Edison.
MAKE YOUR MOVE TO FAMILY CHESS THIS SUMMER
Recreation Chess for the whole family will be held at the Stelton Community Center on Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and at the
Minnie B. Veal Community Center on Fridays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for Edison children, seven years old and up and their parents.
Elementary aged children are free, but middle and high school children and adults will be charged a community center membership fee.
PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM
A pre-school program is available for 3 year
olds from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Tuesdays
and Thursdays and 4 year olds from 9:30 a.m.
to 12:00 noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays at the Stelton Community Center.
Applications are being accepted on a first come
first served basis for September 2017.
ABC/YAP PROGRAMS
The Edison Recreation Department, in cooperation with
the Edison Board of Education, will be offering the A.B.C.
(After Before School Child Care) Program for children in
grades K-5 during the school year in all public elementary
schools in the Township from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and
from 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Y.A.P. (Young Adolescent
Program) serves the middle school students in grades 6 th,
7th and 8th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Applications are
available. For further information, call 732-248-7309.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2017 GRADUATES FROM EDISON RECREATION PRE-SCHOOL
Enzo Albano
Haadiya Asif
Caiden Avila
Olivia Carabanes
Owen Cavanaugh
Abhiram Chakravartula
Nishchaya Chintalapudi
Finn Connors
Alessandro Cruz- Sanchez
Malcolm Cumberbatch
Nicole Dagostino
Kai Horike
Kavon Hyde
Tessa Kaveria
Sameer Kumar
Aarav Ladha
Vatsa Malakar
Andrew Pellek
Isha Saha
Raya Saha
Sahithi Surampally
Jahzara Turkson
Hannah Vandenburg
Joanna Sunish Varghese
Brielle Wagner
Patrycja Wiklinski
Hobart Wu
Anthony Philip Ko Yeo
EDISON TOWNSHIP RECREATION DEPARTMENT OFFERS JOB FAIRS
The Edison Recreation Department will be offering Job Fairs for ABC/YAP and Kids Fun Clubs. The Job Fairs will be held on two (2) different days at two (2)
separate locations. On Tuesday, July 11th the fair will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Avenue. On
Tuesday, July 18th, the fair will be held at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center, 1070 Grove Avenue from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
JOBS TO BE OFFERED ARE LISTED BELOW:
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE PROGRAM – ABC/YAP – We are looking for instructors and assistants to work in our Before & After School
Child Care. Persons 16 years of age and older are needed to provide varied, supervised activities for children in grades kindergarten through fifth; such as
study/homework time, snack time, arts & crafts and recreational activities. The program hours are before school from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and/or after
school from 3:00/3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This program is held in every public elementary and middle school in Edison Township and
follows the school year calendar.
KIDS FUN CLUBS – We are looking for instructors and assistants for approximately 6 weeks on Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. or Saturdays from
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. for classes such as; arts & crafts, cooking, science, and more.
SHORINJIRYU KARATE OFFERED AT RECREATION CENTERS
It is the ultimate purpose of Shorinjiryu Karate-do to develop individuality in mind and body through the study of traditional techniques and the spirit of
competition.
Training is offered to children above the age of 9, teenagers and adults of Edison Township. Children and adults will gain confidence and self awareness
through physical training and study of forms under the guidance of our experienced staff. Adults will learn to cope with stress using stretching and
breathing techniques. Self defense and traditional weapon training is also incorporated into our program. Students are expected to attend at least (2)
classes per week. Please go to the Township website for details.
CRICKET CLINIC FOR KIDS
This program will cover all aspects of the game of Cricket, from understanding the basic rules to bowling, fielding and batting. This program will run for
8 weeks. Registration begins June 1st. For class schedule, information and downloadable applications, please visit the Township website and
click on this headline in Entertaining Edison.
ADULT FALL SOFTBALL LEAGUES
Team applications will be available starting June 1st. The team entrance fee is $200 and downloadable applications are available on this site.
Click on the league you want to enter.
MEN’S SENIOR LEAGUE – will run on Wednesday nights. All participants must be age 50 and over in the 2017 calendar year to be eligible.
MEN’S LEAGUE – will run on Thursday nights. This will be an ASA aluminum bat league.
BOTH LEAGUES WILL HAVE A 6 TO 12 FT. ARC PITCH.
RECREATION OFFERS WEIGHT ROOM FACILITIES FOR ADULTS
Our Edison Recreation Department offers weight rooms at both centers – The Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Ave., and the Minnie
B. Veal Community Center, 1070 Grove Ave. Open to both residents and non-residents, both centers offer free weights, universal machines,
tread mills and exercise bikes.
A resident fee of $10.00 a month or a non-resident fee of $30.00 a month is charged. The hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. –
9:30 p.m.
IN PERSON REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AT THE RECREATION OFFICE, 100 MUNICIPAL BLVD., EDISON.
EDISON SKATEBOARD PARK GOING STRONG
The Skateboard Park, located opposite the Edison Municipal Complex, 100 Municipal Blvd., is open daily from 8:00 a.m. – dusk. Admission is free but it is
mandatory that participants wear helmets and pads.
Edison Jets is offering FREE registration for the 2017 Football and Cheerleading season. Registration is open to children ages 5-15. There are 8 football
teams (35 lbs. to unlimited). Sign up at www.edisonjets.com The Jets field is located at 340 Central Ave., Edison. Contact Lawrence LeBrocq at 732-2072336 or Laura Kearns at 732-979-5815 with any questions.
North Edison Wrestling Club - Looking for a place to work out as a wrestler this summer?...Looking for a place to learn how to wrestle this summer?... Then
the North Edison Wrestling Club (NEWC) is the place for you. Workouts are held once a week – Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at JP Stevens High
School. NEWC prides itself on hosting all skill levels as well as levels of enthusiasm…Workouts are modeled as clinics, whereby athletes can hone their
skills at their own pace in a non-competitive environment. There is NO cost for summer workouts!!! Please contact [email protected] with
any questions.
Buddy Ball
Edison Angels Softball
Edison Boys Baseball
Edison Jets
Edison United Soccer Association
Edison Wizards Lacrosse
Edison Youth Basketball
Fords Clara Barton Baseball
Little Eagles Wrestling
Midtown National Little League
North Edison Baseball & Softball
North Edison Shamrocks Football & Cheer
North Edison Wrestling Club
EDISON YOUTH LEAGUES
Ellis Motin
John Szilagyi
Rick Pychewicz
Lawrence Lebrocq
Angie M. Tarighi
Ken Slusser
Mark Hunt
Scott
Lawrence Lebrocq
Mike Peer
Rich Petagna
Danny Darbouze
Vincent Gioffre
732-549-2961
732-501-9223
732-287-6836
732-207-2336
908-217-4502
848-391-9824
732-860-8248
732-826-1663
732-207-2336
732-921-3771
732-549-3008
973-296-2008
732-650-5297
www.buddyballofedison.com
www.edisonangels.com
www.edisonboysbaseball.com
www.edisonjets.com
www.edisonunitedsoccer.com
www.wizardslax.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.eteamz.com/edisoneagleswrestling.com
www.midtownlittleague.org
[email protected]
www.northedisonshamrocks.com
[email protected]
ZUMBA
MINNIE B. VEAL – Zumba is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
STELTON – Zumba is held on Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE CENTER YOU WANT FOR THE DOWNLOADABLE APPLICATION.
GET IN THE SWING WITH A JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM
The program will include tennis training, physical conditioning, stroke improvement and Town Tennis match play for both single and doubles. It will
emphasize sportsmanship, discipline, rules and regular attendance to enhance all of the qualities of a good tennis player. The equipment (balls and loaner
racquets) for the program will be provided by Young’s Tennis. Tennis racquets will also be available for purchase from Young’s Tennis. The head instructor
will be the sole person to place students in ability groups. Please go to the online newsletter and click on this headline for all details and the downloadable
application.
ON POINT BASKETBALL DRILLS & SKILLS
On Point Basketball Drills & Skills Camp will be held at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center on Mondays and Thursdays from June 26th through Aug 3rd. The
program will be held for boys and girls ages 7-10, (3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.) and ages 11-16, (4:50 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.), for a cost of $145.00. This program will
develop basketball skills and physical conditioning. It will emphasize sportsmanship and being a team player. Downloadable applications are available on
this site.
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS NEWSLETTER IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
TOWNSHIP TO OFFER SUMMER BOWLING PROGRAM
The Edison Recreation Department is sponsoring a weekly bowling program at Stelton Lanes for boys and girls ages 5-14. This program will take place on Wednesdays at 4:00
p.m. or 6:00 p.m. for (6) six weeks starting on Wednesday, July 5 th through Wednesday, August 23rd. Downloadable applications are available on this site.
MAD SCIENCE
Mad Science Summer Camps use exciting activities and spectacular demonstrations to capture the attention and imagination of children. Our hands-on programs act as a
launch pad that release a child’s natural curiosity and encourage participants to become more interested in a variety of scientific fields. Each day, campers will receive a take
home project and summary sheet to reinforce what they learned in our program that day. Register at www.madsciencenj.com and choose “Edison Recreation” for dates, times
and locations. Download applications by clicking on this header.
BRICKS 4 KIDZ
Robotics Camp – Learn about Robotics by incorporating the newest generation of motors, sensors and software to program commands directly into the intelligent brick.
Lego ® Camp – Designed to inspire creativity and build knowledge in STEM. For more information, click on the above headline.
TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE, OPEN PLAY AND INSTRUCTION
Edison Everbright School will offer Table Tennis instructions and open play for grades 3 to adults. The program will include open play, leagues and instruction and will
emphasize sportsmanship and discipline. For more information, click on the above headline.
JUJITSU FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Danzan Ryu Jujitsu is a non-aggressive form of self defense in which students will learn how to escape from various holds, hold an opponent on the ground, fall safely and throw
an attacker. These classes are led by Professor Barb Gessner, 7 th degree black belt, who has been teaching Jujitsu for over 44 years. For more information, click on the above
headline.
YOGA FOR KIDS
Yoga improves concentration, leading to better overall performance, increases flexibility and encourages positive thinking among numerous other mental and physical benefits.
Click on this headline for an application and additional information.
US SPORTS INSTITUTE SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS & CLASSES
Sports classes will be offered on Thursdays for boys and girls ages 3-7 at Elder Park. Classes will run from June 29th – August 10th. The following classes will be held: Total
Sports-Squirts, Soccer-Squirts and Soccer Snr Squirts. A Summer Soccer Camp will also be offered for ages 3-11, Monday – Friday from July 10th – July 14th. Visit
www.USsportsinstitute.com for more details.
3D POP-UP DRAWING
The curriculum of “Dancing Color Studio” is designed to inspire creativity through paper architecture projects. Explore how to construct 2D and 3D space with paper through a
variety of pop-up projects. Students will collect each project they complete in a Paper Architecture portfolio. Our goal is to inspire kids to see themselves as architects, artists,
scientists, designers and creators. For an application and more information, click on this headline.
FOURTH OF JULY
th
Join Edison Township on Tuesday, July 4
to celebrate Independence Day with MUSIC, FOOD, CHILDREN’S RIDES and a
FANTASTIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY. This all takes place in Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Boulevard, starting at 6:00 p.m.
For more information, please call the Recreation Office at 732-248-7312.
FALL FAMILY SPECTACULAR SET FOR SEPTEMBER 23rd
VENDORS, EXHIBITORS, PERFORMERS WANTED
The Edison Fall Family Spectacular, held on Amboy Avenue in the Clara Barton section of Edison, will be bigger and better
than ever!
We are in the process of booking food and craft vendors, exhibitors and performers.
If interested, contact
Edison Recreation at 732-248-7312.
STELTON
COMMUNITY CENTER
328 PLAINFIELD AVENUE
EDISON, NJ 08817
732-248-7313
WHAT’S ON DECK AT REC.
911 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY ~ 9/11/17
EDISON FALL FAMILY SPECTACULAR ~ 9/23/17
TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY ~ 10/9/17
HALLOWEEN HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST ~ 10/24, 25/17
EDISON TOWER OF TERROR ~ 10/28/17
ELKS THANKSGIVING “FOWL” SHOOTING CONTEST ~ 11/18/17
NYC MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ~ 11/23/17
SPONSORED BY THE EDISON RECREATION DEPT.
100 MUNICIPAL BOULEVARD
EDISON, NJ 08817
PHONE 732-248-7312/FAX 732-985-0443
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
www.EdisonNJ.org
MINNIE B. VEAL
COMMUNITY CENTER
1070 GROVE AVENUE
EDISON, NJ 08820
732-248-7316